HVAC Technician

Instructor: Dakota Workman

The HVAC program

introduces students to the knowledge base and technical skills of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry including certified curriculum taught throughout eight courses. Students have an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop technical skills in all aspects of the Industry.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Junior or Senior in High School or High School Diploma or Equivalent (adult students)
Submit an Application
Interview with Instructor

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

The program consists of 1,080 Clock Hours and may

be completed as follows:

Full‐Time—1 year

Part‐Time—2 years

Course Objectives

HVAC I

Career Opportunities and Practices
Basic Safety
Tools and Equipment
Intro to Construction Math
Intro to Construction Drawings
Basic Rigging
Communication & Employability Skills
Materials Handling

HVAC III

Commercial Airside Systems
Chimneys, Vents, Flues
Intro to Hydronic Systems
Air Quality Equipment
Leak Detection
Evacuation
Recovery
Charging
Alternating Current
Basic Electronics
Intro to Control Circuit Troubleshooting

Electives

Domestic Refrigeration
Heating Systems
Commercial Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Applications

HVAC II

Copper & Plastic Piping Practices
Soldering & Brazing
Ferrous Metal Piping Practices
Basic Electricity
Intro to Cooling & Heating
Air Distribution Systems

HVAC IV

Troubleshooting Gas Heating
Troubleshooting Cooling
Heat Pumps
Basic Installation & Maintenance Practices
Sheet Metal Duct Systems
Fiberglass & Flexible Duct Systems

We are members of SkillsUSA

Mission:

SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

Vision:

SkillsUSA produces the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.